Woodbine Mohawk Park has a star-studded 12-race card. The main events are the $630,000 Maple Leaf Trot and the $690,000 Canadian Pacing Derby. The 0.20 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 9, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

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Race 9 (9:49 PM EDT)

5-Allstar Maniac (6/5)-Went off at 1/9 and wasn't driven aggressively in a race against older. When James MacDonald started to roll with the 3-year-old it hooked wheels and lost all chance. Willing to overlook and remember that it set the track record at GrVr winning in 1.49 flat 2 back. Comes back to face Gold competition and this looks like a spot to get back on the winning side of the ledger.

Race 10 (10:12 PM EDT)

4-Bythemissal (7/5)-The Ron Burke trainee drew off in his Elim winning by 4 lengths in 146.4 which was a new lifetime mark. The 6-year-old has banked over $2,750,000 and one can only wonder how much larger his bank account would be if it was closer to 100% more often. For those who love baseball this is the Mickey Mantle or Sandy Koufax of harness racing. If he feels like he did last week, everyone else will probably be racing for 2nd place.
6-Erwin Hanover (5/2)-If Missal doesn't bring its fastball Louis Roy should have this very sharp Dave Menary trainee in striking range at the top of the lane. Looks to be a cut above the rest, has won 8 of 16 at Wbsb and is seeking its 4th straight win.

Race 11 (10:35 PM EDT)

6-D A Love Boat (5-1)-Didn't get the best of trips, was used hard versus better and that took its toll. Fits better with this crew and is a threat with the right trip. Will look for Jody Jamieson to be aggressive off the gate and get a close-up seat. Could finishing best of all at a solid price.
7-Captain Hurley (5/2)-Comes out of an odd race versus better and was bottled up down the lane. Travis Cullen looked like he was on a motorcycle weaving around cars. Not saying it cost a win but had more than one nice brush down the lane. Replay watchers will be on this one and hopefully won't be over bet. Did take 2 straight pictures against this kind at Wsbs earlier in the summer.

Race 12 (10:58 PM EDT)

5-Larceny (9/2)-Raced well in last and needed to come 1st over around the last turn. Just fell short of holding off the eventually winner who followed its cover and was bet down. Nothing to be ashamed of with that effort and might be ready to beat better. My guess is the price will be more attractive than the morning line odds.
6-Whichwaytothebeach (2-1)-RidC shipper is coming off a big effort leaving from post 8 and now drops to a comfortable spot for a picture. The veteran has banked over $490,000 at Wbsb and hasn't been in this soft on this oval in a long time.
8-Legion Seelster (7/2)-The 9-year-old has taken only 1 picture in 27 races this year. Raced well in the Cup and Saucer Elim and Final considering was stuck with the 7-hole in both races. Fits with this kind and has been trying hard. Not crazy about a short price but may have met a beatable field.

$2 Late Pick 4

5/4,6/6,7/5,6,8
Total Bet=$24

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